Kent · Extract fan repair and replacement
Extract fan repair and replacement in Greenhill, Kent
Extract fan repair for Greenhill and the surrounding area: a survey, a fixed price, careful work and proper paperwork. Call for a fixed quote.
- A knocking noise from the extract fan
- A fan that whines, hums or grinds
- A worn or slipping fan belt
Extract fan repair for kitchens and businesses in Greenhill
We treat a failing fan much like a patient: we hear the symptoms, find the cause and put it right. The aim is steady, quiet extraction and a plain account of what we found. If you’re dealing with a fan that keeps cutting out and weak extraction and a smoky kitchen, we can put it right.
A callout to a place like Greenhill is planned so the first visit fixes as much as possible, based on what you tell us about the fan.
It’s worth checking any contractor’s accreditations. We are a BESCA Vent Hygiene Elite member, cleaning to BESA TR19® Grease, and we hold CHAS, SafeContractor and ISO 9001, and we are fully insured.
- Where
- Greenhill (CT6)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Reporting
- Photo report after each visit
- Price
- Fixed quote, normally within a working day
- Working hours
- When your site is closed, plus a 24/7 line
- Telephone
- 0345 646 2711
- Page updated
- 30 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Everything the job needs comes with us, from protective sheeting to tools and access equipment. All we need from you is clear access and the right equipment switched off. On site, the work takes an hour or two to diagnose, then longer if parts or a new fan are needed. Evenings, weekends or a closed day all work for a site in a place like Greenhill.
- We agree a time to attend, out of hours if needed.
- The extract is switched off and the fan opened up.
- Bearings, drive, impeller, motor and mounts are inspected.
- We explain the options and quote a fixed price.
- The fan is repaired or replaced, then checked running.
Before we arrive
- Clear the space around the work
- Find the previous report, if there is one
- Let us know about parking and loading
Ask for a quote
Every quote begins with a look at the system, from your pictures and details or, where that isn’t enough, a survey on site. Then we send a fixed price, before any work starts.
Related advice
How the job changes from site to site
Belt-driven fans
A squeal when the fan starts is a classic belt symptom. Belts are checked for wear, tension and alignment and replaced if they’re worn.
Impellers and housings
The impeller is the bladed wheel that moves the air. Grease deposits unbalance it and cause vibration.
Also near Greenhill
Also in Greenhill
Staff cleaning versus specialist work
When your team notices a problem between visits, such as dripping grease, a noisy fan, a smell or a filter that won’t come clean, they should report it rather than try to fix it. We’ll take a look and send you a fixed quote.
A few tasks are always specialist work: entering ducts, working on fans, testing dampers and taking grease readings call for the right kit, training and safe access. Leave those to us.
Leave it or put it right?
In kitchens with an interlocked gas supply, no extract can mean no cooking. Even without an interlock, cooking without extraction is not sensible, so a failing fan is worth dealing with early. It’s easy to lose track of when the work was last done on a quieter site.
Combining work into one visit or one programme can make for a more efficient booking. Mention every system or site you need covered, and you’ll get one fixed quote.
Why Greenhill businesses choose us
- Photo reports with every job
- A fixed price before any work starts
- One number for every site across the South East and London
- CHAS and SafeContractor accredited, with ISO 9001
Fixed quotes for extract fan repair in Greenhill
The price is fixed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether we need access equipment or extra panels
- Parking and loading at the site
- Site requirements such as sign-in and permits
- A single visit or a regular plan
No two sites are the same, so each one gets its own fixed quote. Size, access, the condition of the system and when we can work all make a difference.
What to send for a quote
There’s no need for technical detail. It helps if you can send:
- Close-ups of filters, grilles, hatches or access panels
- Your opening hours and when the area is out of use
- Where the site is and what kind of site it is
- The roof, plant room or outside wall the system runs to
To help us quote: where the site is, what it is and its opening hours, pictures of the system and any previous report or certificate. Then give us a ring on 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line.
Extract fan repair around Greenhill
Greenhill is within about 1 mile of the coast. Near the sea, fans mounted outdoors corrode faster, and corroded fans tend to get noisy before they fail. Look up Greenhill on the FSA’s food hygiene register and you will find about 78 restaurants, cafés and canteens and about 26 takeaways and sandwich shops across Greenhill and its immediate surroundings (about a mile and a half). A kitchen with a dead extract fan gets hot and smoky fast, and kitchens like these feel it at once. Kitchens in Greenhill get their food hygiene inspections from Canterbury City council. Food hygiene rules expect food premises to have suitable and sufficient ventilation. Getting the fan running again is the priority.
School kitchens cannot easily serve lunch without extraction, so if you look after one at a school like Thornden Wood Primary School, fix a failing fan before term starts. If you run a kitchen close to Herne Bay station and the extract fan is getting noisy, a planned repair after closing beats a breakdown at the rush. If you look after a church or hall kitchen near St Peter, or anywhere in Greenhill, test the extract fan before a big event rather than on the day.
Greenhill is about 1 mile south-west of Herne Bay, in Kent. We carry out extract fan repair for businesses, landlords and public buildings in Greenhill and the rest of Kent. We cover 922 places across Kent, large and small. We also work in Maidstone, about 26 miles from Greenhill.
Work in CT6 is surveyed, quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Love Street Close, Herne Drive and Matthews Road, and we cover them all for extract fan repair. We also cover the places around Greenhill: Eddington (1 mile east), Bullockstone (1 mile south-east), Herne Common (1 mile south-east), Herne Bay (1 mile north-east) and Herne (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (3 miles west) and Faversham (10 miles west).
What’s near Greenhill
We work in commercial kitchens and buildings around The Share And Coulter Public House, Curtis Wood and Herne Bay High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Keeping the system healthy
Results last longer with the right care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Never run the extract with filters missing
- Do not turn the fan down to hide a noise
- Keep the emergency number where staff can see it
- Report new noises from the fan early
Your kitchen can get back to normal as soon as the fan is running. We clear up after ourselves and explain anything you need to know.
Small faults, like a worn belt, are quick to fix. Ignored, they can lead to bigger failures, so it’s worth acting early.
Greenhill questions
Is there an emergency callout for extract fans in Greenhill?
Day or night, a failed fan in Greenhill can be reported on our emergency line. Phone 0345 646 2711 and we’ll talk through the fault and access. Tell us where the fan is and how to reach it.
Is extract fan repair any different in a coastal place like Greenhill?
It can. Greenhill is within about 1 mile of the coast, and salt air speeds up corrosion. Corroded fixings and housings are noted on the report so they can be dealt with.
Can you tell me the price of a fan repair?
We price each job after finding the cause. Repair, parts or a full replacement all cost differently so the first step is a diagnosis.
What is TR19?
BESA’s ventilation hygiene specification in two main parts: TR19® Grease for kitchen extracts and TR19® Air for supply and extract systems. It is not legislation, but it’s the standard people check against.
How much notice should we give?
Earlier is better, particularly for night and weekend visits. We normally quote within one working day, and emergencies are covered by our 24/7 line.
Where does the waste go?
It’s contained and taken away. We collect grease, debris and waste water as we go, so it does not spread.
How do you protect the area?
Floors and surfaces near the work are sheeted before any work starts, and waste is contained as we go. At the end, the area is cleaned down.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes, of course. Tell us what you have and how it’s used and we will propose a schedule with a fixed quote.
When it’s something else
Extract fan repair cannot fix everything, and we’ll tell you before we start. It will not put right:
- Wiring and supply faults beyond the fan itself
- Gas interlock faults that a Gas Safe registered engineer must deal with
- A greasy canopy and duct that a fan repair won’t touch
If you are not sure, just call 0345 646 2711 or drop us a line and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What the work covers
- Belts and pulleys
- Roof and wall fans
- Bearings
- Fan housings
- Fan motors
- Kitchen extract fans